Do I have the same rights as a car? Yes, generally, cyclists have the same rights as motorists. The Florida law deems a bicycle to be a motor vehicle while it’s riding on the roads in the state of Florida. Bear in mind, while having the same rights as a motorist, you still have the…
Read detailsDo I have to ride adjacent to the right hand curb? Yes, generally under Florida law bicyclists have to ride as far right on the road as they possibly can while still being safe. There are however exceptions to this: when they are passing, when they are making a left turn, when they are avoiding…
Read detailsDo I have to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle in Florida? If you’re under the age of 16, Florida does have a law that requires all operators of bicycles to wear a helmet. What’s also interesting is that it’s for all passengers too. If you’re an adult and you have a trailer behind…
Read detailsDoes my own automobile insurance cover me for accidents when I am on my bicycle? Yes, your own automobile insurance may very well cover you for accidents when you’re on your bicycle. It depends on the terms of your particular policy. However, at Budash and Donovan, we attempt to receive compensation for you from other…
Read detailsIf a person dies from a Florida bicycle accident, can a claim still be pursued? Yes, in the tragic event that a cyclist is killed in an accident, there can be a lawsuit that could be brought by the decedent cyclist’s estate or his family members for wrongful death, that would allow the family to…
Read detailsCan I be found at fault in my Florida bicycle accident? Well, yes a bicyclist can be found at fault in a bicycle motor vehicle accident. Statistics show that motor vehicles are the at fault party the vast majority of the time. Even if a cyclist is found to be at fault or partially at…
Read detailsI was in a bicycle accident in Florida. Can I sue? Yes, if you are riding a bicycle in the state of Florida and you’re in an accident, you can sue. Florida law states that cyclists are treated as motorists while they’re riding their bicycles on the road in the state of Florida. Therefore, you…
Read detailsHow soon do I need to bring a case after a Florida bicycle accident? Bring a case as soon as possible. Please go see an attorney. The attorney will dictate as to how quickly we should bring the case, whether it’s a trial, or whether we are just negotiating with the insurance company. Based upon…
Read detailsHow soon after my Florida bicycle accident should I contact an attorney? Please contact an attorney immediately after your bicycle accident in the state of Florida. Bicycle accidents are not like fine wine, they do not get better with age. It’s important that we act quickly. If you wait more than ten days, for…
Read detailsIf I am injured while riding my bicycle in Florida, can I sue the driver that hit me? Yes, if you’re injured while riding your bicycle in Florida, you can sue the driver that hit you. In Florida, cyclists are considered to be motorists, and therefore, they have every right to be on the road…
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